Blues Dominate Golden Knights 6-2 at Home

What we said beforehand

The upcoming matchup between the St. Louis Blues and the Vegas Golden Knights at the Enterprise Center promises to be an intriguing contest, especially given the contrasting recent performances of both teams. The Blues, with a home record of 4-4-1, are looking to build on their latest victory against the Winnipeg Jets, where they won 2-1. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights arrive with a strong away record of 8-3-0, although they are coming off a loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, where they fell 2-6.

In their last five games, the Blues have recorded three wins and two losses, scoring an average of 4.0 goals while allowing 3.2 goals per game. Their recent results include a notable 7-2 win against the Ottawa Senators and a narrow 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Wild. The Golden Knights, on the other hand, have also gone 3-2 in their last five, with an impressive scoring average of 4.2 goals per game, despite allowing 3.2 goals. Their victories include a 6-2 win against the Calgary Flames and a 6-2 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

When considering their home and away performances, the Blues have a mixed record at home, standing at 2-1 in their last three home games. They have averaged 3.4 goals scored and 3.2 goals allowed in their last ten games at home. Conversely, the Golden Knights have been formidable on the road, boasting a 3-1 record in their last four away games.

In terms of previous meetings this season, the Blues and Golden Knights have faced each other three times, with the Blues holding a 1-2 record against Vegas. Their most recent encounter was on January 11, 2026, where the Blues lost 2-4. Earlier this season, they managed a victory at home, winning 4-3 against the Golden Knights on January 2, 2026, but lost 1-4 in another home matchup on November 16, 2025.

Injury concerns could play a role in this matchup, particularly for the Blues, who have several players on injured reserve, including Ross Johnston (lower body), Torey Krug (ankle), Dillon Dube (neck), Alexey Toropchenko (upper body), and Tyler Tucker (knee). The Golden Knights also have Mitch Marner listed as out due to personal reasons and Parker Wotherspoon on injured reserve with an upper body issue.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, has the Golden Knights favored at -125, with a spread of 1.5 and a total set at 6.5. The over odds are at 114.0, while the under odds are at -135. The Blues are listed at +105 on the money line.

As the game approaches, viewers should pay attention to the performance of key players. For the Blues, Mason McTavish leads the team with 5 goals and 9 points, while Dylan Holloway has contributed 6 assists. For the Golden Knights, Mark Stone has been a standout with 8 goals, and Jack Eichel leads in assists with 13 and points with 18. This matchup not only showcases individual talent but also highlights the strategic battle between two teams with different trajectories this season.